Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — 2016 workshop reference 2691

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 1, reference 2691Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. To correct for high or low backlash, increase the thickness of one differential bearing shim and decrease the thickness of the other differential bearing shim by the same amount. If a zero backlash condition had occurred, add 0.50 mm (0.020 in) to the RH side shim and subtract

0.50 mm (0.020 in) from the LH side shim to allow a backlash indication. Recheck backlash. Using the backlash chart, determine the thickness of differential shim needed: Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).

4. NOTE: The differential bearing caps and differential bearing cap bolts need to be installed in the same location as removed.

1. Mark the differential bearing caps.

2. Remove the differential bearing cap bolts.

3. Remove the differential bearing caps.

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 2, reference 2691Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Source reference 2691

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